May 24: How the work of Cyril and Methodius built the Bulgarian identity

22.05.2026 | History

On May 24, we honor the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius. Aylin Pehlivanova emphasized in parliament that the strength of Bulgaria lies in its writing, spirituality, and historical memory.

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The Power of Knowledge: The Path to Spiritual Unity

There can be no state without literacy and spiritual memory. The wisdom of our ancestors lay precisely in this – understanding that the strength of a nation lies not only in the sword, but in knowledge, books, and spiritual unity. Thanks to this wisdom, Bulgaria did not merely survive through the centuries, but left its cultural imprint on entire nations.

The Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius did not just create a script – they gave nations the right to the word, the right to spirituality, and the right to belonging.

Civilizational Contribution and Literary Tradition

The work of Cyril and Methodius did not remain just a historical fact, but became the foundation of civilizational development. History testifies that after the arrival of their disciples in Bulgaria, our country became the spiritual center of the Slavic world:

Today, it is our duty to preserve our heritage and to raise future generations to respect language and knowledge.